1. PROGRAMS 2,484 Mentor Connect Business Cents Dream Big STEM Expo
OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD PRESIDENT
MORE THAN
2,484
STUDENTS
In our community
Dear Supporters,
We are proud to present this year’s annual report as a celebration of Victoria Business and Education Coalition’s far reaching impact on our students, teachers and community.
VBEC offers an array of dynamic and innovative programs that enhance the educational experiences of children throughout the Victoria region. The impact we are making in this community transcends through our youth.
VBEC’s motto is “Guiding Youth to a Brighter Future” which conveys a message that we believe the work we are accomplishing, together with community supporters like you, not only strengthens and inspires our youth, but also contributes positively to the development of our entire community.
Your support is essential to our success.
Thank you,
Mission: To bring business and community members together to help students complete high school prepared for the workforce, higher education or training.
Vision: Business and education working together to help create a productive workforce in the Victoria area.
Executive Director
PROGRAMS
Mentor Connect
Business
Cents
Dream Big
STEM Expo
Junior Achievement
Youth Leadership Conference

2. MORE THAN
144
STUDENTS
are being mentored by
132
MENTORS
YOUR SCHOOLS YOUR COMMUNITY
We were successful this year in providing academic and life skill assistance to students in 1st – 12th grade, with the supportive guidance to help them be successful in their school, college, and workplace goals.
OVERVIEW
144 Students being served
132 Mentors assisting students
2319 Volunteer hours
This school year, 80% of
the students demonstrate
improvement overall.
YouTube:
Please visit the link below and hear from students and mentors the impact of the program. (
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132
2,319
144
Schools Mentors Volunteer Hrs Mentees

3. 1,200 26 7 47 108 1200 Courses Presentations Volunteer Hrs. Students
YOUR SCHOOLS YOUR COMMUNITY
MORE THAN
1,200
STUDENTS
are taught by 26
business professionals on career readiness
Business Cents provides students on how to prepare for the workforce.
Through our seven courses shared by business professionals in the community, students learn of what is expected of them to gain employment.
Overview:
1200 students participated
26 Professional Speakers
47 Sessions taught in high school
108 volunteer hours
Business Career Prep teacher, Blanche
Ruelas said, “Their presentations are very important for our students. These students need to know real world experiences. Topics like: job description, resumes, salary, job openings, applying online, interview process, benefits from the company, industry expectations, personal skills, soft skills required, keeping your profile clean, ( face book, twitter, etc.) are all very important for these high school students.
Resume Writing
Business Etiquette
Background Readiness
Interviewing Skills
Money Management
Dress for Success
Job Searching
Courses Presentations Volunteer Hrs. Students

4. YOUR SCHOOLS YOUR COMMUNITY
MORE THAN
1,050
8TH Grade students participated 13
different business speakers
Dream Big STEM Expo showcase career opportunities in the Victoria region and gives 8th grade students exposure to various career courses available to them at the Career and Technology Institute.
Joseph Hotl, 8th grader at Cade
Middle School shared, “ they
showed me tons of things and I’ve
changed my field of choice to a
video game programmer.”
The two day expo gives students
the opportunity to explore and ask
questions to professionals that can answer questions and give them guidance so that they may be successful.
Students were more aware of career options and expectations so that they are better prepared for the future.
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Presentations Industries Volunteer Hrs Students

5. YOUR SCHOOLS YOUR COMMUNITY
MORE THAN 80
7TH GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ATTEND ALONG WITH
27 SPEAKERS
Inspiring our youth to have good character an the confidence to lead is the goal of the YOUth LEADership Conference. Incoming 7th grade students learn about setting goals, characteristics of a leader, being good stewards in the
community, and that manners do matter. leadership skills through fun and exciting
activities for one week in June.
Overview
80 7th grader participants
35 Team leader volunteers
23 Adult Volunteers
27 Speakers
1620 Volunteer hours
Each day students were evaluated on their competencies to be a leader. Leadership abilities increased in 95% of the students based on: communication, achieving goals, being respectful, and situation awareness. ,
Students Volunteer Hrs. Volunteers Speakers

6. Financial Information
Budget 2016
REVENUE
VISD $ 40,000
Grants ,000
Fundraising ,000
Reimbursements ,000
Released from Restriction 30,000
TOTAL REVENUE 143,000
EXPENSES
Advertising ,000
Bookkeeping ,800
Contract Services ,800
Fundraising Expenses ,000
Insurance ,000
Mileage Reimbursements 1,500
Miscellaneous Expenses ,500
Office Supplies ,500
Payroll Taxes ,000
Program Expenses 24,800
Salaries and Wages 84,000
Telephone Services ,600
Website ,000
TOTAL EXPENSES 143,000

8. Assets, Liabilities and Net Assets
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Assets, Liabilities and Net Assets
(December 2015 & December 2016)
DECEMBER 2015
ASSETS
Cash in Bank –Unrestricted $ 20,599.99
Cash in Bank – Restricted ,340.40
Rent and Program Deposits
Furniture, Computers, & Equip ,484.91
Less Accumulated Depreciation (2,627.00)
TOTAL ASSETS ,348.30
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Payroll Taxes Payable ,288.59
Total Liabilities ,359.97
Net Assets
Unrestricted Net Assets ,647.93
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets ,340.40
Total Net Assets ,988.33
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS ,348.30
DECEMBER 2016
ASSETS
Cash in Bank –Unrestricted $ 56,557.04
Cash in Bank – Restricted ,066.65
Special Receivable ,270.97
Rent and Program Deposits
Furniture, Computers, & Equip ,484.91
Less Accumulated Depreciation (2,949.00)
TOTAL ASSETS ,980.57
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable ,222.54
Payroll Taxes Payable ,733.38
Total Liabilities ,955.92
Net Assets
Unrestricted Net Assets ,672.94
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets ,000.00
Net Income ,351.71
Total Net Assets ,024.65
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS ,980.57

9. THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS
Foundation Donors 2016
Donors that have made a commitment
of the long term sustainability of VBEC.
Director’s Club ($250 +)
Leadership Society ($30,000 +)
Brannan Paving
Victoria Independent School District
Cole, Cole, and Easley
Pioneer Natural Resources
DuPont
Keller & Associates
Elder Family
Visionary Society ($20,000 +)
Diamond Fiberglass
Plains Capital Bank
Alcoa Foundation
Mike and Dotty DiSanto
James McHaney
Champion’s Club ($5,000 +)
Albert E. and Myrtle Gunn York Trust
Friend’s Club ($100+)
Coleto Creek Power
Dr. Robert & Jerra Lee
Judge Dan Gilliam
Sherri Hathaway
Dr. Susanne Carroll
Partner’s Club ($1,000 +)
Chris Cobler
Melvin Lack Charitable Fund
South TX Eye Center
Robert Loeb
Billy Lagal
Albert Dick Charitable Fund
Rawley McCoy
Formosa
Marathon Oil
Junior League of Victoria
HEB Tournament of Champions
Bank of America
Caterpillar Inc.